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Hearts in the Crossfire

In the glittering world of fashion, ambition and love clash in a fiery tale of chaos and fate. Wendy Naredo, a simple yet driven probinsyana, lands a job as an executive assistant at Rivera Clothing & Co., one of the most powerful fashion empires in the Philippines. Her quiet strength and work ethic catches the eyes of the dashing bachelor, Liam Rivera — the heir to the company — whose confidence and charm make him a favorite in both boardrooms and hearts. But standing between them is Ricci Dawnielle Yulo — a stunning beauty queen and Miss Universe alumna, who is not just Liam's fiancée but also a woman hungry for power. As the love triangle unfolds, hearts are broken and vows are made. Wendy eventually finds peace in the arms of her childhood best friend, Jace Raymund Reyes — a brilliant, innovative moreno guy who represents the quiet kind of love that never fades. Meanwhile, Liam marries Ricci, thinking it’s the right thing for the empire his father built. When the old Arnulfo Rivera dies, the corporate kingdom begins to crumble. Ricci, alongside the mysterious and flamboyant Dubai-based designer Pradesh Luxur or Armando Abueva Jr., schemes to seize full control of the Rivera empire. Their alliance is a deadly mix of lust, power and vengeance — with Wendy as their biggest threat. As Pradesh's obsession with Jace grows, his desire to destroy Wendy intensifies. Chaos erupts when Bryan, Wendy’s troubled ex-lover, returns and becomes her assailant in a desperate attempt to claim a love long lost. His actions end in tragedy. But the biggest heartbreak comes with the murder of Jace — a casualty of Ricci’s thirst for dominance. As betrayal piles upon betrayal, the truth begins to unravel. Liam discovers the web of lies spun by his wife and her ally. Ricci is convicted, Pradesh flees into a world of illusions and decadence, only to meet a brutal end at the hands of one he once toyed with. Wendy, broken by loss and haunted by everything she's survived, nearly gives up on love — even contemplating a life of solitude and faith. But Liam, transformed by pain and revelation, fights for her — not as a CEO, not as a lover scorned, but as a man willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he has always loved. In a heartfelt finale at the historic Manila Cathedral, Wendy and Liam finally tie the knot — not just as a union of hearts, but as survivors of a battlefield where love, power and destiny collided. Hearts in the Crossfire is a sweeping romantic novel that explores the depths of loyalty, the destructiveness of ambition and the redemptive power of true love.
Diego_Pomarca · 3.1k Views

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At first, it was just a normal morning. People walked to work. Kids went to school. The world moved like always. Then, the sky cracked. Not in a way people could see with their eyes. But something broke—a rule, a barrier, a wall that was never meant to fall. It began with the screams. In the middle of Tokyo, a hole opened in the air. A swirling black gate, floating above the street like a nightmare. The sky around it turned purple. Lightning sparked. Time felt slower near it, like the world was holding its breath. Then something stepped out. Its skin was gray and wet. Its eyes were red and empty. Its body looked half-human, half-worm. It moved like it was in pain. But when it opened its mouth, it laughed. And then it started killing. People ran. Police fired their guns. Nothing worked. Its claws tore through flesh. Its tongue stretched out like a snake and dragged victims into its stomach. More monsters followed. Big ones. Small ones. Flying ones. Crawling ones. Each came from a different gate. Each came from a different nightmare. Humanity called them Dungeons—portals to another world. A world filled with monsters, death, and power. And from the bodies of those monsters came Skills. People who survived fights with them sometimes awakened strange abilities. Super speed. Magic fire. Healing hands. Strength beyond belief. They were called Awakened. Heroes were born. But so were monsters in human skin. Some people used their powers to help. Some used them to kill and take more. And somewhere far from the city—inside a dark apartment—a lonely, broken boy stared at a cracked mirror. He didn't know it yet. But he was going to become the most dangerous kind of monster. The kind that pretends to be a hero.
Jin_haru_crimson · 1.1k Views

Book of the Seven Celestials: The Third Prophecy

In the shadowy realm of Threa, darkness and mystery are woven into the very essence of its history. The land is haunted by countless spirits, remnants of a turbulent past, who relentlessly attack humans. Central to Threa's mythology is Origin, a revered Celestial believed to have created all things. Origin bestowed upon humanity the strength to advance and endure amidst relentless adversities. This divine gift, called Soul Flame, has led to countless miracles, enabling humans to survive and even thrive in a world fraught with supernatural dangers. Yet, the greed of humans mirrors that of the spirits, as they keep seeking power and wealth, which the action itself often backfires, leading to unintended consequences. The spirits, with their perpetual hunger to absorb Life Essence, grow ever closer to the world of the living. This unnatural proximity begins to wrap around reality, causing events that even defy the natural order. The spirits, driven by their hunger and emotions, clash with humans, creating a perpetual cycle of conflict and survival. Yet, it is through these trials that humanity finds its resilience, guided by the celestial influence. Or so they believe. Would you be the same??! * * * At first, El was just a seven-year-old boy, surviving in a war-torn village steeped only in the air of misery and the stench of death. He was far from ordinary, though, for his fragmented memories made it difficult to remember many things, yet it gifted him with an uncanny intelligence. With only a few tattered books from a crumbling, wooden library, he taught himself how to read, clinging to knowledge as his only solace. He believed his fate was sealed, destined to die like other children who succumbed to illness or starvation, then left him there alone. However, everything changed the day his village was attacked by unknown people. The invaders slaughtered everyone, yet for reasons he couldn’t fathom, they left him alive. When El awoke under the pale light of the full moon, the attackers returned, searching for what they called ‘a breath that was left.’ Helpless, he was captured. What followed was a blur – six years of his life erased from memory. He woke up again, his head bandaged, in the care of a mysterious man who brought him to Mirthwater, a city in one of the Four Vassal States of the Eschaton Empire. Then, without much of an explanation, he abandoned him there. Left to fend for himself, El navigated the harsh underside of Mirthwater, while haunted by dreams of the unknown he couldn’t make sense of. But his quiet struggle for survival suddenly took a dark turn when he stumbled into a brewing conflict hidden within the city’s shadows. Unwittingly thrust into a world fraught with danger, he found himself face-to-face with creatures born from humanity’s darkest desires and worst nightmares. Now, El must confront the horrors lurking in the depths of Mirthwater and uncover the truth about his past – before it consumes all of him. * * * This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or localities is entirely coincidental. Contains themes regarding mental health and violence that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised.
ArthurElldine · 9.3k Views

The World's Child

In a world shrouded by an endless, dark forest, a child is born without knowing a single soul. Its only companions are the whispering trees, the eerie creatures that roam, and the constant silence that surrounds it. With features like a human but possessing four hands—two emerging from its shoulders and two from its back—the child is a creature of both wonder and fear. Yet it knows nothing beyond the forest that birthed it. No parent, no guardian, and no other being like it. Surviving in this unforgiving world is a constant battle. Every day is a fight against the elements, against monstrous predators, and against the very nature of a ruthless, cruel cultivation world. The child’s cries echo through the woods, yet no one answers. Its only hope lies in the smallest of things—holding onto life despite the odds. But life here is merciless. In the first moments of existence, tragedy strikes, and death looms ever closer. A massive, terrifying beast known as the Olf—the embodiment of predatory might—roams the forest, always hungry, always on the hunt. When the child falls, its blood mingling with the waters of the forest, the Olf senses a moment of opportunity. But as fate would have it, an unforeseen interruption alters the course of this night. The Olf’s instincts guide it to hunt again, but something is different. A new cry rings out in the forest, a sound unfamiliar to the creatures who have long known the rhythm of death and silence. A change is coming. In this story of survival, loss, and the unknown, the child must confront not only the dangers of the wilderness but the terrifying mysteries of its own origins. A dark, mysterious journey begins, where every step could lead to salvation or death. What will the child become in this indifferent world—just another casualty, or something far greater? Only time will tell.
Aetherion_Vox · 3.1k Views